SUMMARY Village presentation 4 Fill up on new products 6 Grand Massif ski area 10 Nature activities in wide open spaces 14 The gentle art of living 18 Have fun for those looking 22 for a thrilling experience Sharing with friends 24 The events 26 Unusual experiences 30 Stays throughout the winter 32 Sustainable development 34 2 THE RESORT’S KEY NUMBERS 7 peaks: the peaks that surround the village, giving the village its name as well as the name given to its inhabitants, the Septimontains. 21,000 tourist beds including 2,400 inhabitants all year round 62 ski lifts, 19 fun zones, 6 free ride zones & 139 slopes 265 km of slopes 1 of the largest beginner areas in the Alps A pioneer in skiing: 1912 - international ski jousts / 1951: first ski lift 16 cross-country ski trails - 69 km of trails 16 cross-country ski trails - 69 km of trails 15 snowshoe trails - 60 km 27 hotels and residences, 2 holiday villages and 6 B&B’ s 1 semi-outdoor Olympic ice rink 9 chapels À 1h from Geneva, 2h30 from Lyon 720m to 2500m altitude 3 VILLAGE presentation Samoëns is a veritable treasure nestled in a wonderful setting. Imagine a mountain lake in the heart of a wide valley, surrounded by peaks reaching 3,000 metres, with access to the fourth largest ski area in France! Located only a few kilometres from the Swiss border, Samoëns is much more than a ski resort: it is above all an authentic mountain village, full of charm and history. Spending your mountain holidays here is definitely not a synonymous of just winter skiing holidays ! Samoëns has been elected by the readers of the Dauphiné Libéré as the «most beautiful village» in Haute Savoie in 2021. 4 How to get to Samoëns Just 20 minutes from the A40 motorway exit, Samoens is 6 hours from Paris, 2.5 hours from Lyon and only 1 hour from Geneva. TGV from major French cities and TGV Lyria to Geneva (50km). Railway station in Cluses (20km), Bellegarde (70km) or Annecy (75km). Geneva International Airport is less than an hour away (50km) and Lyon Saint Exupéry is 2 hours away (190km). Léman Express lines (Geneva - Annemasse - Cluses) then bus to Samoëns. Village presentation- 5 FILL UP ON new products Vercland gondola A new 10-pass gondola is the highlight this winter! The Vercland 4-seater gondola was replaced by a new 10-seater gondola from the D-Line range from the manufacturer DoppelMayr last winter, but this A few figures : winter is the first time it will be used! The investment - Distance from the line: 2200 m is estimated between 8 and 10 million euros and it - Height: 802 m will and it’ll allow a better flow of skiers on the Grand - Number of pylons: 14 Massif Express gondola. - Throughput: 2000 people/hour - Cabins: 10 seats - Number of vehicles: 45 cabins - Speed: 6m/s A faster access to the Grand Massif ski resorts: It takes about 7 minutes to get to the Samoëns 1600 plateau. 6 The Frozen Day trip: a guaranteed icy adventure! What is the «Frozen Day» trip? It’s an adventure with a departure from Samoëns that starts with an off-piste ski or a tour of the Grand Massif ski area and an arrival at Sixt Fer à Cheval. The return to Samoëns is by river on any type of watercraft: raft, canoe or hydrospeed! Try out this unique and incredible experience throughout an activity that is usually enjoyed in summer ! Price: 145€/pers, including: guidance, ski safety equipment, river equipment and transport. Private Hatha Yoga Classes with Yoga Jaw What is Hatha yoga? Learning to know oneself better by putting together gestures (postures) on an adapted breathing rhythm. At the end of the session, the body is at the same time rested and toned, relaxation is assured. Stretching, breathing, relaxation, yoga brings a better knowledge of oneself. Isabelle offers to come to your holiday destination and give you a private session at your own pace and even more attentive to your needs. Price: 36 euros for 1 to 4 people. Fill up on new products - 7 New ski touring itineraries After the success of ski touring last winter, the Grand Massif is now proposing 6 new signposted itineraries. From 60 to 800 metres height difference, there are routes for all preferences and all levels! These itineraries allow you to go up without using the ski lifts and slopes and to come down on the open, safe and groomed downhill slopes. The stone circuits Working with stone is an old habit for the inhabitants of Samoëns and stone sculpting is an important part of the local heritage of the village. The Samoëns Masons’ Society, a cultural association, inheriting the tradition of the stone masons, started in 2002, a residency dedicated Book your activities online to sculpture. Each two years, a symposium is Samoens is now equipped with an online organised and allows French or international artists booking facility to answer the needs of our to discover the local stone and to work on it in customers and associates (for information, public on a given theme. At each edition, there is 75% of all bookings are made online), but less energy, ardour and often surprises! The new pieces than 2% of leisure activity providers have a are added to the beautiful communal collection that booking solution on their website. can be admired in the four corners of the village and at the leisure centre. A special booklet has been created to help visitors locate the works and enjoy With Regiondo’s solution, our holidaymakers an original tour full of discoveries. seeking a simple way to book activities once they arrive in Samoens, will be able to purchase guided tours, outdoor activities and event tickets online. 8 Accomodation The Hameau de Chantemerle Chalet Welcome to this three house property (the farmhouse construction dates back to the 19th century - you will appreciate the handmade stairs without a single nail!) spread over 10,000 m² of land located in Chantemerle, one of the most beautiful hamlets in Samoëns, classified as a remarkable place, and home of one of the seven chapels of Samoëns, also listed as a historical monument. The location is superb, with a view of the Mont Blanc chain as far as the Léman lake and an exceptional sunlight, especially in winter when the valley remains in the fog. Facilities: a farmhouse sleeping 6 to 14 people, a small house sleeping 6 people, a shed sleeping 5 people - a total of 27 sleeping places. Suitable for lovers of privacy, nature, peace and beauty. An ideal place to welcome groups of friends and families (up to 27 beds). https://chalets-samoens.fr/ Restaurants La Rosière « Chez Sylvie » Simple, natural, authentic and local. These are the 4 key words to define this new restaurant. Located in the magnificent hamlet of La Rosière surrounded by nature, Sylvie welcomes you to this old farmhouse that has been carefully renovated. The surroundings are majestic, with the white snowy fields overlooking the impressive wild cliffs of the north face of the Criou. On the menu, home-made Savoyard specialities with quality and local products are served by the stove. Le Grand Crêt 17 After skiing down the Grand Crêt slope, stop to enjoy a meal in this alpine chalet built in 1699. Completely renovated with great style, you will appreciate this restaurant decorated in a very cosy mountain style, with a large wood stove in the centre where you can warm up. Stéphane and his team offer a varied and quality menu and in the evening, after a nice snowshoe hike, Savoyard specialities. If the sun is shining, you can enjoy the terrace with a magnificent view of the Criou. Fill up on new products - 9 GRAND MASSIF ski area To hit the slopes of the 4th largest ski area in France Located in the heart of the Haute-Savoie (74) between Geneva and Chamonix, the Grand Massif is the 4th biggest connected ski area in France. It extends over 7,600 hectares and offers 139 runs and 265km of slides. Connecting the resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, the Grand Massif offers you the unique opportunity to ski facing the Mont-Blanc in magnifi cent landscapes and a 360° panorama on the Alps. 10 The ski area in figures - 4th largest connected ski area in France, with a surface area of 7,600 hectares - 265 km de glisse (175 km règlementés) - 1,800 metres of vertical drops - 139 slopes: 23 green, 61 blue, 44 red and 11 black - 700 to 2,500 metres of altitude and 67 ski lifts - Nearly 14 fun zones spread over the 5 ski resorts and for all levels 1 infi nity of exceptional panoramas Unchanged rates for this winter open from 11/12/2021 to 18/04/2022. Grand Massif day pass: Adult (from 16 to 64 years old): 50,90€ - Child (from 5 to 16 years old) 38,20€ - Senior (from 65 to 74 years old): 48,40€. Family Pack: 2 adults + 2 children: 6 days: 843,60€. 6 days Grand Massif: Adult (from 16 to 64 years old): 267,60€ - Child (from 5 to 16 years old): 201,00€ - Senior (from 65 to 74 years old): 254,40€. TC10 see page Nouveauté. Piste des cascades - Gers see in unusual experiences Grand Massif ski area - 11 Samoëns 1600 one of the biggest beginners’ areas in France Many people have made their fi rst attempts at skiing in Samoëns.